Beef Stew with Potatoes - Everyday Brazilian Food - Recipe 0816

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides flavor without alcohol, while white wine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beef cubes; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Pour in red wine; simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and celery; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves; garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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